Kuki's served the food for our wedding reception at Holman Ranch in Carmel Valley.
We spent many months searching for just the right catering vendor, with the goal of fun and interesting food selections in mind. We envisioned a casual atmosphere, where guests could choose what and how much (and when) they wanted to eat, as opposed to the typical plated meal of many traditional weddings. We found that most vendors wanted to wrestle our vision away from us, and force us back into the box of What A Wedding Should Look Like. We also discovered that many vendors were quick to add a "wedding tax," charging us double for the same food and experience, simply because we said the word, "Wedding."
Finding Kuki's was a dream come true.
From the moment I reached out to them, they were professional, attentive and accommodating. They helped us create the perfect menu, and then went above and beyond to follow through, making sure that everything was organized.
Teri and Juan arranged to meet us for a tour of the site to finalize details. Teri had a warm and confident demeanor, and his experience in the industry was evident. We trusted that all would go smoothly under his watchful eye.
The one thing that we didn't get a chance to do was sample the food beforehand!
I had hoped that the flavor and food quality would match the excellent presentation (of the website, the menu descriptions, and the display they set up at the reception). My husband and I made time to steal away from the crowd and properly sample all the menu items. We were thrilled! The food was SO good (especially the lemongrass shrimpcakes, YUM)! It was exactly what we had in mind, but even better than we expected!! This was one of the highlights of my day.
Kuki's' caterers were delightful. Their bright smiles made our guests feel warmly welcomed, and they were detail-oriented and efficient with their setup and service. Teri also recommended a bartender for serving our beer and wine, and he was fantastic as well.
